UK
March 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA WX1WEA 240335-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
W X 1 A // 1 R 11 1Runout, side A, stamped
W X 1 B // 1 R 1 1 8Runout, side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Human's Lib
by Howard Jones · 1984
38 pressings20 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Human's Lib was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Human's Lib
30 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 19 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
March 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA WX1WEA 240335-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Black Labels, No Rights Society
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 240335-1 A GB ARUNSide A runout variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 240335-1 BSide B runout variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 240335-1 Axxxx 31 ARUNSide A runout variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 240335-1 A̶ B 29 B GBSide B runout variant 2
UK
March 17, 1984- Label and catalog number
- WEA WX1WEA 240335-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · White Labels
- Runout / matrix
W X -1 A6Runout, side A, stamped
W X 1- B6Runout, side B, stamped
GRAMPIANEtched
US
March 1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60346-1Elektra 60346-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · SP - Specialty Pressing, Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
STE-60346-A-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎ 1-1SM1-2Side A runout, variant 1
STE-60346-B-1 1-1SM1-1 STERLING ⚾︎ [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 1
STE-60346-A-1 [SRC logo] STERLING ⚾︎ 1-1Side A runout, variant 2
STE-60346-B-1 1-1SM1-2 STERLING ⚾︎ [SRC logo]Side B runout, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 9 60346-1Elektra 60346-1
- Format
- LP, Album · ARC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
STE-60346-A -1 SRC B-19092-A1 △6291 0- SP AR STERLING ⚾ 1-2Runout A side
STE-60346-B-1 SPAR B-19093- B1 △6291-X 0- 1-2 STERLING ⚾ SRCRunout B side
(SRC logo) STERLINGStamped A & B sides
ST-E-60346-1-A-ARLabel, side A
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 60346-1Elektra 9 60346-1
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing, White Label
- Runout / matrix
ST-E-60346-A-1 [SRC LOGO] STERLING Ⓗ 1-1SM1-1Runout side A
ST-E-60346-B-1 1-1SM1-2 STERLING Ⓗ [SRC LOGO]Runout side B
ST-E-60346-1-ALabel side A
ST-E-60346-1-BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s33 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Argentina | WEA WX1 / WEA 240335-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Australia | WEA 240335-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | WEA 24 03351First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Germany | WEA 40 794 0LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | Greece | WEA 240335-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | WEA 240335-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1984 | Ireland | WEA 240335-1 / WEA WX1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Italy | WEA 24 0335-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | WEA P-11469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Japan | WEA P-11469First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | WEA P-11469First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Mexico | WEA LWI-6279First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Philippines | Warner Bros. Records 240335-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Portugal | WEA 229 24-0335-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | South Africa | Wea International WIC 5066First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Cherry Red PBRED740LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2018 | Europe | Cherry Red PBRED740LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Europe | Cherry Red PCRCDBOX65CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, CD, Compilation, Remastered, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Cassette, EP, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Limited, Picture disc | CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, CD, Compilation, Remastered, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Reissue, Cassette, EP, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Compilation, Box Set, Deluxe Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Cherry Red PBRED740XLP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Cherry Red PCRCDBOX65LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Conditioning4:32
- A2What Is Love?3:45
- A3Pearl In The Shell4:03
- A4Hide And Seek5:34
- A5Hunt The Self3:42
- B1New Song4:15
- B2Don't Always Look At The Rain4:13
- B3Equality4:26
- B4Natural4:25
- B5Human's Lib4:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Human's Lib are there?
38 vinyl pressings of Human's Lib are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1984 and 2022.
When was Human's Lib first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Europe, UK & Europe and more. One of them is WEA WX1, released March 17, 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Human's Lib is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WX1, 9 60346-1, 60346-1, BAN 240335-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, W X 1 A // 1 R 11 1 and W X 1 B // 1 R 1 1 8. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Human's Lib on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
